Gympie Readers Praise Doctor for Curing Ill in 1917 Letters
A Gympie letter from Mrs Read praises a local doctor for saving her son Bob from a severe lung illness and urges public acknowledgment. Another note from Tom Hughes of Alligator Creek Meat Works thanks the same doctor for curing his crippling injury after failed treatments in Townsville and Brisbane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gympie
Abbott
Townsville
Bob
Mrs. B
Ashford-road
Mount Gravatt
Brisbane
Hughes
Alligator Creek Meatworks
Alligator Creek
Vera
Tom Hugites
National Insurance strength compared to British offices
Extracts from the Bulletin note a large paid capital of 3,90,000 and reserves of 431,283 with net premium income of 135,133 for the last year. It states total capital and reserves equal 311 percent of annual premium and that the National is nearly twice as strong as the average British office. A Purely Australasian Co. A J Draper Limited, agents for Czirmsang District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Draper, Limited
Czirmsang
Thermo paste promises freckles to vanish and fair skin
The ad touts Thermo paste to remove freckles tan and liver spots quickly claiming skin will look fresh young and fair. It cites Craig's Pharmacy Cairns as supplier and lists price 3/9 post paid 1 with claim of long lasting results after three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig's Pharmacy
Cairns
Merchant Trade Notices From The London Directory Co
Enable traders worldwide to communicate with merchants about goods shipped and markets traded. Directory notes current edition from Sorvere and London Directory Co Abeberch Lane London EC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United
Sorvere
the London Directory CO
Abeberch Lane
Lendes, EC
Italian Perspective on Russia and World War I Civil Strife
The text argues Russia’s internal failures threaten global stability and that a stronger Allied Russia might have shortened the war. It reflects Italian hesitation before entering combat, then justifies Italy’s participation to preserve national unity and negate Central Powers’ advantage. It cites nationality, borders, and treaty legality as core principles shaping Italy’s stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sig
Sigror Meda
Russia
Europe
Vicias
Italy
Thicrpanton
Mediterranean
Atlantic
Iply
Inter - Antaly
France
Monash
Balkan
Adriatic
Holy Land
Prine
Siy
Prussia
Italy’s Call to Endure and Defend in Unity
A wartime exhortation urges national solidarity with the Allies to resist invasion and preserve Italian independence. The piece cites Manzoni’s verses to inspire courage, urging peace with order and renewed national resolve across cities and provinces.
South Pacific aims to bar Germany from region
The article argues Australia and New Zealand share a joint interest in permanently excluding Germany from the South Pacific. It cites fears Germany could threaten New Guinea and nearby islands, highlighting figures like Sir William and Mr Higgs as voices wary of relinquishing strategic positions in the Western Pacific and Fiji.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
New Zealand
Germany
South Pacific
New Guinea
Higgs
Wiliam ‘SarGregon
Pacific
Western Pacific
Fiji
Southern Pacific
Australia and New Zealand in Pacific Claims and Contingencies
The text discusses colonial possessions and ambitions in the Pacific including Papua and Dutch New Guinea. It notes existing claims by Australia and New Zealand and contemplates potential shifts if borders were settled. It references Kaiser Land and German holdings with historical white populations and aboriginal contrasts in governance and resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
New Zealand
Dutch New Guinea
Kaiser Land
Papua
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John Abbott
Mr. Abbott
Stagpole Street
Pacine
Mationa
Nsarss
Miss Freckle Face
Geo
Peake
Alessandro Manzoni
Leusbeerdig
Devohan
G. Owen
Mar
Wichthouse
Port Douglas
Tis Creek
Monivilie
Glac
Bon Accord Montville
Volcanio
Ngauruhoe
Sam
Colbie
de Sasidca
Dane
Kelly’s
Rkels
Costas
Societe
Mata
Indiana
Ipswich
Navy
A. J. Draper, Ltd
Ison
Sheridan
Pws
Money Creek Gorge
Ise
A. J. Draper Ltd
Cale
Toy Post Ene Bes
Aebottom
Aleo
Nakashiba Bros
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